indignation

American  

[in-dig-ney-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.

   Synonyms:

   choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment

   Antonyms:

   calm

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indignation British  

/ ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong

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Related Words

See anger.

Other Word Forms

• self-indignation noun

Etymology

Origin of indignation

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English indignacio(u)n, from Latin indignātiōn-, stem of indignātiō “anger, displeasure,” from indignāt(us) “deemed unworthy, scorned” (past participle of indignārī “to deem unworthy, take offense”; indignant ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

“I was just doing what you told me to do,” the boy said, more than a little flustered by the girl’s indignation.

From Literature

When indignation morphs into a tone of “I told you so,” it will be flipped against us.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were full of moral indignation because one of the church pastors supposedly works for ICE.

From The Wall Street Journal

With all the raging indignation only a Chihuahua could muster, Churro ran to the metal shutter and barked furiously at the hurricane outside, even though he couldn’t see it.

From Literature

In the desk next to Zeke, though, Daniel was positively squirming with indignation, waving his hand frantically.

From Literature

Related Words

• displeasure
• exasperation
• fury
• ire
• pique
• rage
• resentment
• scorn